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Releases within the Refinery

Airborne emissions accounted for 48% of the total soUd waste 29% and surface water 14%. In addition, biosolids from wastewater treatment accounted for 9% of solid wastes. However, the quantity and distribution of the pollutants among the media can shift, depending on natural conditions and the operation of pollution management systems designed for materials recovery and regulatory compliance. [Pg.338]

Spent caustic (3800 tons/year) is sent off-site for recovery of remaining caustic value and naphthenic acids. Most catalysts are recycled for recovery of additional activity or metals. Spent cracking catalyst (600 tons/year) is sent to Amoco s Whiting, Indiana, refinery for use as equilibrium catalyst. Spent ultraforming catalyst is returned to metals reclaimers to recover platinum for reuse in new catalyst. Spent desulfurization catalyst and polymer catalyst are nonhazardous and are buried in an on-site landfill. Sludges from the oil/water separator are a listed hazardous waste under RCRA regulations. They are combined with other solid wastes, such [Pg.339]


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